1990 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort. 2012 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Escort | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Escort | FX |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
